Chapter 16 -- 

Fantastic Free Views

First-time visitors to Tokyo often comment on how the city seems to go on...and on...and on. Today advanced earthquake-resistant technology has made it possible to build taller structures, and from these higher vantage points the views of the city are quite spectacular. Each offers its own special perspective and each has the capacity to take your breath away with its unique overview of Tokyo--one of the largest and most complex cities in the world.

CONTENTS OF CHAPTER 16 - FANTASTIC FREE VIEWS

LAND VIEWS
-Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bldg. Observatories
-Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
-Shinjuku Center Building
-Shinjuku Nomura Building
-Bunkyo-ku Civic Center Observatory
-Top of Yebisu

WATER VIEWS
-St. Luke's Tower - Bird's-eye overview
-Tokyo Harumi Passenger Terminal - Boats, bridges and life on the water
-Tokyo Big Sight - Ariake International Exhibition Center
-Kasai Seaside Park - Bird watching and strolls along the peaceful shoreline
-Odaiba Beach Area - Beachside bridge view

AIRPORT VIEWS
-Haneda Airport Observatory
-Narita Airport Observatory

SOME SHOWROOMS WITH GREAT VIEWS
-Gas Science Center - Tower at the end of a pier
-L-Tower Building (TOTO Superspace and INAX)

A VERY SPECIAL VIEW
-Omotesando during the Christmas Season

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